Logistics Crew Lead

A E M Inc•Springfield, VA

About The Position

Understands overall project support requirements, including facilities, personnel, and safety. Assist with the coordination’s on-site crew with regards to project to ensure effective and economical success. Maintains logistical support sequences and time phasing. Anticipates logistics problems related to operational areas and environmental human factors and recommends contingency requirements and solutions.

Requirements

High School education or GED equivalent, or at least five (5) years of industry related experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general job-related documents, floor plans and maps.
Ability to write job site reports, and lessons learned.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is a must.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee will be expected to physically lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position may require employee to work shifted/off hours; to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Possess and maintain a Driver’s License, with the ability to qualify to drive a company passenger van is a plus.
Understand Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures, desirable.

Responsibilities

Able to establish and maintain a strong customer focused working relationship.
Strong analytical skills to improve and understand the range of project plans.
Able to read and interpret floor plans, and the ability to draw a basic set of as-built plans.
Demonstrated capability for resolving logistical, technical and crew issues.
Able to assess progress and make logistical changes to improve project success.
Able to execute project work plans based on schedules and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements, and ensure maximum efficiency.
Act as liaison with customer to maintain delivery schedules.
Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
Minimize Company exposure and risk on project.
Possess intricate knowledge of effectively running / managing a commercial relocation.
Act as Company liaison between customer and Company on job site.
Maintain cost effective and time sensitive move schedule to meet customer’s needs.
Effectively utilize crews, assigning specific tasks to ensure maximum efficiency.
Successful, completion of commercial relocation training program.
Knowledge of proper packaging / handling techniques for high value products.
Inter act with Building / Property Management to schedule loading dock / elevator usage.
Possess and maintain a Driver’s License, with the ability to qualify to drive a company passenger van is a plus.
Facilitate safety huddle and project scope briefing with crew prior to job start.
Maintain regular status updates with project team.
Keep project team well informed of changes within the client’s organization.
Effectively communicate relevant project information to Project Manager, if assigned leads.
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
Understand Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures, desirable.
Possess a thorough understanding of our reporting capabilities.
Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.
Mentor others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model.
Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions.
Inspire co-workers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
Identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
Effectively utilize each team member to his/her fullest potential
Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner
Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members
Mitigate team conflict and communication problems
Understand and manage client expectations
Develop lasting relationships with client’s personnel that foster client ties
Communicate effectively with client to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions
Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships